2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 917 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
